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Captain Zero

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7. Many adults on Medicaid have mental health issues

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Jul 8, 2025, 11:58 AM

Jul 8

Most Medicaid support systems encourage them to develop job skills and some do work at very limited part time hours. However, expecting them to work 80 hours a month is highly unrealistic.

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